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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 917.04 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 917.04 and 200.46 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 917.04 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/917.04 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 917.04 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 183,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,829.84/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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